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Why a parked car is a mouse magnet, and what to do about it according to Consumer Reports

A quiet, warm car is exactly the home a mouse is looking for. Consumer Reports outlines four steps to keep rodents out for good

A parked car offers mice exactly what they're looking for, a warm, quiet place to hide away from predators and the elements. The longer a car sits without being driven, the more attractive it becomes to rodents looking for a new home, and once they're inside, they can chew through wiring and cause serious damage.

Consumer Reports outlined four steps to keep mice out of a car before they move in, so drivers can avoid an expensive repair bill and a car full of nesting material.

Catching mice before they reach a car works better than dealing with damage after the fact, especially since rodents are growing more resistant to........

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